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I've also recently being listening to a lot of solo guitar albums and musicians (I don't mean like, folk music or whatnot; check out Keiji Haino for some idea), and I'm planning on recording some of my more, erm, "piercing" compositions on electric guitar and voice, so expect an update on that in the near future, possibly in the form of a free download.

That is all.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/28076471/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/28076471/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:48:07 PDT The only thing I'm looking forward to about Summer is having more sunlight for longer, and having lots of sun to take photos and experiment with. I've had to wait for a while to do some ideas 'cause of lack of good sunlight and weird weather, so I'm happy summer is almost here.

In other news, I'm currently melting into a puddle at my feet.
Journal Updates during the next few months will be liquid garble mush.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/27786114/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/27786114/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:35:00 PDT
Only 5 or so weeks left of school, and left of year 11.
Then 10 weeks off. I plan to dedicate most of this time to record all of my written compositions, and probably do a bit of much needed recreational outdoor photography since the weather will be nicer.

Nothing else to report. Gonna go make noodles.
Yeah, noodles. Beat that.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/26603490/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/26603490/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:45:48 PDT English essays are terrible. Set fire to them.
Cherry Coke is fantastic. I highly recommend it.

End.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/26289760/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/26289760/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:15:07 PDT
A few neat new things have happened recently, and a few to come, which has made me more eager for the future. One of them is my trip to Melbourne I'll be going on during the first week of August, and another is an upcoming movie.

I'm going to Melbourne for an art exhibition my father is holding which is filled with his art, so that'll be fun to be at. I'll also get some time to go shopping for stuff Canberra disappointingly lacks, such some rare and vintage CD/Record shops, and places with limited-edition one-off toys.

The movie I'm (somewhat) looking forward to is the Astro Boy one. I grew up watching the 1980s series, and being constantly surrounded by anything and everything Astro Boy, so it's only fitting I see the movie when it comes out. Yes, I've seen the previews, and I think it looks like it'll be terrible, but I'd feel bad just buying all the merchandise and not actually see the movie. So fingers crossed that a small part of my childhood doesn't die from seeing it if it's terrible.

Also, I've started getting back into the drawing medium of art. Expect some more drawings up opposed to photos in the near future. Unless you like my photos more than my drawings, in which case you should nag me endlessly until I post some more photographs.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/25364270/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/25364270/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:44:15 PDT
When you upload something, and ten seconds later somebody favourites it, but doesn't even bother to leave a comment.
You will officially be an enemy of mine for life if you do this, even once.

So learn to type for once and not just click, for petes' sake.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24953915/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24953915/ Tue, 26 May 2009 01:37:26 PDT
Not like, permanent time off, just... time off. I've been trying out other styles of art a bit recently, mostly drawing.
Me and my good friend Joel decided to play Mr. Scribble the other week in a very boring lesson of English, and both of us drew some fantastic pictures (which I hope to get up sometime soon!).
So, expect some Mr. Scribble-esque art!

I'm thinking of getting a fish-eye lens add-on for my digital camera.
Add-on as in, not a proper, full lens, but just the fish-eye part to go over my current, normal lens.
It'll be a good investment, I believe, and also will help me decide whether to get a proper fish-eyed lens later or not.

I'm starting a badge collection, as well.
I haven't a clue why. Just 'cause I can.
So give me all of your badges! o:<

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24252320/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24252320/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:20:44 PDT
It seems like nobody even comments my pictures anymore.
The most they'll do is favourite them or add to a collection.
The only person I seem to get commenting me nowadays is Cat on my many journals.

You damn deviants need to comment more!

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24121237/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24121237/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:35:23 PDT Filled with panic attacks, days off, and special consideration.

Okay, first thing first;
On Sunday, I was panicking a fair bit about school so far. Long story short, I'm failing basically everything. Anyway, when I have panic attacks, I usually forget about food. Like, the need to eat, any hunger I have, that sort of stuff. So I spent all of yesterday at home eating since I haven't eaten properly since Saturday night, which is nooooot good.

Special consideration was granted to me for my photography work today. The teacher was quite understanding of my situation, and she gave me over the holidays to finish my work. Hooray! I might actually pass a class this semester, eh heh heh...

I've been listening to nothing but Melvins, Boris, and Jim O'Rourke recently.
I suggest others do the same.

Farewell.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24054531/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/24054531/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:46:34 PDT Actually, not for much longer. Soon it'll be 2:00am again.
Good ol' daylight savings kicks in at what would be 3:00am.
That means the reign of evil and terror from summer is over.
And now, for the cold, wet, windy days of winter... ;~;

I got my EBow on Wednesday! Yayayay!
It's basically like a cello bow in a way, but not.
Like, you use it on a guitar the same way and all,
but it's completely different,
using electro-magnetic forces to pull the strings,
making them drone, making them hum, making them squeal.
I've already written a guitar piece using it,
but it's a skank to play. Gotta use it,
AND a pick at the same time. Oh my.

My hands are sweaty, I need to go wash them.
Goodmorning.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23992593/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23992593/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:11:40 PDT Well, okay, that's a lie. But the point is, there is none.

I've been recording and releasing some of my music on last.fm recently, under the recording name of "And Hate". I'm yet to put up any proper, full-length guitar tracks, so right now there's only an ambient piano EP I recorded over a couple of nights late last year.

Rachel! Rachel! Rachel! Rachel! Rachel!
is my fantastic and wondrous girlfriend. I've been hanging out with her a fair bit recently, and she even opted to help me with my photography assignment! (Along with Sarah and the Gabbimonster.) She's a very photogenic person, and I hope her permission (or, well, not!) she will allow me to take some more great photos in the future to share with you Deviantmonsters.

It's 1:10pm, and I should be heading off to school about 200m down the street for my two afternoon classes. It'd be fine if I didn't end at 3:45pm. Bollocks.

Until next time,
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23460799/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23460799/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:22:15 PST
I'm glad the heat will soon be gone, and that coldness will reign supreme. As much as I know I'll hate it, at least it's better than Summer. Because in Summer, there's only so many layers of clothing you can take off. (Skin is a not a layer of clothing!)

I've recently gotten addicted to Sigur Rós. I've listened to so much in the past week alone that most people would call me a freak. But I'm trying to balance, with some post-rock and classical/glitch music. Good times to be had, chaps!

20 days till my birthday, yay.
I'll probably take some good photos when I'm away, so expect some more stuff to be uploaded when I return. (Around the 22nd/23rd of this month.)

That is all. Goodbye.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23264200/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23264200/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:26:07 PST

So I've been bored out of my mind recently. And I've resorted to making music again, despite my creative ditch I'm currently in. But here's a good hint; If you're bored, depressed & lonely, just make some Ambient music! I've been doing so for the past 2 nights, with 5 tracks so far, about 17 minutes total. I dunno, it just makes me feel better for some reason.

Which brings me onto the album of the week; Super Roots 10! It's been ages since I was last hooked on a single album, let alone one with 1 song of low frequency bass, another of synth-pop with tribal drumming, and 4 remixes of said song, with the whole thing going for nearly 50 minutes. Hell yeah!



Other than that, not much more to really report... I've taken a few photos recently, some I might upload sooner or later. Not sure though about some, since it'll be like shameful product placement, and I'm not really one for advertising and bombarding you with things to buy unless it's really really really nice food, and Boredoms. (Which you must buy. Doitdoitdoitdoitdoit)

And yeah. That's my Wednesday night update.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23144989/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/23144989/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:41:31 PST
College, woo. Well, I am somewhat excited, sure. I've made some neat new friends, caught up with old ones, and got peeved off at barely anybody. I'm slowly starting forget about some of the people that made my life hell last year, but others just seem to want to keep coming back for more. It's frustrating, and overall, it's keeping my general mood low. -sad face-

I'm in a massive ditch right now for everything creative. I haven't done any good artworks or drawings recently, haven't written or recorded any good songs / music, and I haven't taken any good photos; all of the most recent ones I took ages ago. I guess it's probably because of my ongoing depression. I'm doing a really good job of covering it up though. Huzzah! I'm a magician!

I've been listening to a lot of Boris recently. They're one of 3 'metal' bands I can listen to right now. Maybe because of the way they don't stick to one genre on an album, and switch between every album. Hard Rock there, Drone Doom there. It's just my thing; a band that just creates whatever they want, and don't give a damn or regard for genres. I wish I could start a band like that. -another sad face-

Well, I'm going to end this. My chips are getting cold, and my coca-cola hot.
Ta-ta.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/21973830/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/21973830/ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:53:15 PST
I've come to the conclusion that nobody comments or gives me feedback on my pictures. Which is cool, I guess. It just means it gives me a place to put my photos up until I finish my website design and layout, which hopefully will be soon!

I've been mucking around a shitload with manual focus and loooooooong exposure times recently.
I started last Wednesday with blur photography. I kind of failed by using auto-focus, but I still got that blurred effect I was after. Then came Thursday.

I *finally* found the manual-focus switch, which I used for great justice.
I took about 18 photos of me completely out-of-focus, with great results. Never before have I looked so attractive, LOL. (Haha, what a bad joke!)

I'm just making around with auto-timers and long exposures now, so I might have something interesting up soon for whoever (still) lurks on my profile.

Bye for now!

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/21135514/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/21135514/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:09:32 PDT And god, am I bored as hell.

For the past 5 weeks, I've gone crazy with music and photography.
Each afternoon I'll download about 5 albums, listen to them in reverse order that I got them, then search for some more for the next day. Recently, I've been getting 40-minute epics and music that deserves a place in history for bringing classical music into the modern world.
What I can't take right now is anybody that doesn't appreciate the roots of music, and modern-day composers the make 5 to 28 minute long songs based around classical, electronica, and avant-garde music. There's only so much Pop, Rock, RnB and Screamo a person can take before they revert back to the roots, and I'm one of the early people in my circle of peers to learn this.

I'd suggest bands, but lets perhaps leave that for another blog. Or comment and I could give you some to try.

Until next update, have a good day.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/18143205/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/18143205/ Sat, 03 May 2008 04:15:35 PDT
I spent a brief period of my absence looking at much of the photography on this site, as well as a few others, and I got a few ideas. Simply enough, photography doesn't have to be anything special to be considered art. It could just be a photo taken at the right angle, or in the right light. So, after taking photos slowly since about early February, I've decided that it's time to take on my concept of "No matter the thing or person, it can be beautiful" idea.
So, over the next coming weeks, I'm going to slowly add photos I've taken, unedited, and taken on an unconventional (but being more commonly used) device; a mobile phone camera.

I've taken my time out to establish some of my drawing abilities, and I hope to get some artworks up sooner or later. Still only head shoots, but everybody starts somewhere!

So, that's basically it. If anybody still reads or watches this, then I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Until next time, enjoy arting'!

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/15021604/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/15021604/ Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:54:24 PDT
I. I'm on my last week of school holidays now, and I couldn't be happier. They just bore me so much, and there's nothing to do. It's hard to make plans with friends too, because most of them you need to 'reserve' weeks before the holidays, otherwise they just disappear for two or so weeks.

II. Confound my internet connection! Not only have we used up this month's downloads (50GBs, lol...), but about every day at around 4pm to 5pm, it continuously connects and disconnects. Also, right now when i'm writing this, it's lagging alot, and makes it hard to change when i make mistakes. Sadly, this will slow down my posting of some pictures for the next week or so.

III. Damn, i hate summer. It may not offically be it yet, but it's close enough. It's hard for me to sleep because it's so damn hot. Argh, my left eye hurts so much. Might be the way i sleep. I really need to tie my hair back or something when i sleep, then maybe i can sleep properly. Boy, do i hate Canberra.

Well, that's all i really have to talk about. I'll get back in to the art ASAP.

Until next time,

Toddles. :3

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14418828/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14418828/ Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:19:20 PDT

NEW iMAC IS HERE.

Meaning by about this time next week, i'll be back posting pictures and doing the whole whodad all over again.

Until next time,


Toodles! :]

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14112904/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14112904/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:30:46 PDT
I. iMac, iPod, Therefore, iAm!
My dad has ordered his new Mac, and will be getting it in about 2 weeks, or at the latest, 2 months. So either i'll be back up uploading stuff in a fortnight, or by the latest, October (which i really hope doesn't happen). It'll be good working on a big 24" widescreen, since i'll be able to have my editor windows open larger than i could before, which was two 21" monitors, which when you think about it, isn't that big. I'll be looking forward to taking on big projects, and requests :3! (Is coming to that now.)

II. Requests!
I find looking for things to do myself can be quite slow and boring at times, so i've decided that when i start posting pictures again, i'm gonna start taking requests. I'll only do one at a time from a person, and i guess you can note me if you want me to do one. Let me consider it and accept it on my our turf, since i may be hooked up in schoolwork or other artwork. Don't worry though if you send me one and i don't accept it straight away, because remember; i might be really busy.

III. Allies Of The Tools Of The Trade!
Blaggh! After seeing my good kernal/colonal friend post stuff on his allies, i decided i should do the same, and the roll these people play in my artstyle life. So, lets begin!

Allies:
- The Person that got me into DeviantART. Love you Gemma :3.
- One of the first people to comment on my lame beginner attempts of Art. Watch him; He's Sharp.
- Another fellow deviant who, despite being Artless, is good at artwork and yeah. Stuff.
- Magnus Man. The Gibbo. He's been my friend since the middle primary school years. Quite good at 3D Art, though he doesn't accept it.
- The Bell That Camps! Another fellow Alex, who i've known since my first year of primary school. Good at piano and photography.
- I forget how i met her. But either way, she's pretty damn cool and is a good photographer / model. :3 PS: Does not live in the UK.

Well, that's about it. I hope to here from you all again soon (2 weeks hopefully) and until then, have a good fortnight! :3

Ackibear xx

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14022313/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/14022313/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:51:46 PDT I'll finally be able to get back to speed on my Deviant work. Which will be good, because i've got so many files and pictures laying around i need to digitalize them soon otherwise they might die. DIE I SAY. D:<

I. About 2 weeks ago my mum had her birthday, and for her we got her a turntable so she could listen to her 100+ vinyls. Most were of The Smiths, New Order, and Complimations. She had some others, like both Joy Division albums and the Ramones album. Well, long story short, i took a few photos of the New Order record sleeves and stuff. Mostly just the black plain writing on a white background, like "Bizarre" of BLT. Fun fun fun :3.

II. I drew the most random picture yesterday. It's like, some japanese style man with a flat top and a big neck jacket. Thing is, i drew it completely in EYELINER. Like, Wtf? Surprisingly enough, it actually came out half decent. I'll get it up here ASAP, along with the original little doodle (lol, doodle) it was based off.
I prefer the Doodle.

III. Gonna get my digital cameras tripod and take some low shutterspeed images, and some timed ones of myself, so for once i can get a full body shot. Only relieazed the camera had a timed feature 2 weeks ago when we took a timed photo with it to send to a friend in America. Well, hopefully i can figure out how to use it, and maybe get some good, arty, hearty shots outta it.

Well, that's all from me for now. Hope you all have a good week to follow. And hopefully, it rains here for me. I Sooooo wanna take a rain photo. Well, till next time:

Toodles!

Ackibear xx

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13777938/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13777938/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:05:10 PDT All my music and pictures and stuff were on it. I was gonna upload a new picture the day it died too, so looks like you'll all have to wait...

I got the new Smashing Pumpkins and Bad Religion albums the other day. Listening to the SM one right now. Haven't got to the Bad Religion one yet, but i'm sure it'll be good.

BLEACHHHH! I'm flippin' addicted to the Manga + Anime. But, does anybody know if it's been released with English dubs? Tell me if it has, because i really wanna get it. It'll mean the world to me.

Been playing San Andreas non stop the past 5 or so days. Best damn game ever. 3 years and it's still so much fun! Gonna get some more mods for it, since i got this thing called Action Replay Max. It allows you to add special codes to the game, like all cars are tanks or everybody is a cop and stuff like that. Gonna add a whole new level of fun to my game.

Well, i'm gonna bid you all farewell now, but not without one last message..
I got a new email, one that's actually EASY to remember. PM me if you'd like it. It's only for me to email and talk to my friends on DA and stuff, so yeah.

Anyway, gonna go get some SA Mods and some guitar tabs. Talk to you all later!

Ackibear xx

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13628197/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13628197/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:18:25 PDT
I. New Bad Religion and Smashing Pumpkins albums on the 10th. I've been waiting for a long time for both. Can't wait to hold them in my hands and say "Wow. I'm so happy now!"

II. Curses to the Acne. My Mother says if i don't pick them and let them go away then she'll buy me Metal Box by Public Image Limited (PiL). Gonna see if i can sneak Téo & Téa out of her too, since i only have the digital download, and not the actual CD. T&T is pretty good. I suggest all that like Electro/Dance get it. It's Awesome.

III. JAPAN WAS FREAKING AWESOME. I had so much fun, saw so many cool things (and some things the untrained eye couldn't) and brought a lot of cool stuff. I took my SLR camera with me and took some photos for Photography with it. I'll get them up here ASAP. Funny thing was, it's a really old camera, and the light metre battery was dead. But they don't make the size i needed anymore, so i'm actually really lucky the photos i took (36 of them) more than half worked.

IV. HOLIDAYS! Hazzarh! I've been waiting for holidays for ageeeeesss. Now i can finally get down and go some hardcore drawing, photography and music-making. Look out, because in a few days i making music for my Website, and will be posting how to get to the site and the music in a Deviation update. So Stay Tuned!

Well, that's all from me for now. Stay tuned for the next two weeks when alot of stuff will be happening. Enjoy your next two weeks. I sure know i will.

Ackibear ~xx

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13097259/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/13097259/ Sat, 26 May 2007 06:12:09 PDT
Today me and my parents sent off our applications for Passports. And in about 2 weeks, we're going to Tokyo. FOR 10 DAYS. I'll be sure to take lots of photos of my adventure, and my encounters with crazy Japanese teens.

I was really happy today, since i did two awesome things. One, i got the new They Might Be Giants album, entitled "The Else". It's pretty good, since they stick to one style and pace in the songs, which makes it a happy and cheerful album to listen to. I love it.

And two, with the aid of The Else, i started creating a birthday gift for a friend. It's a picture of her i took in photography, but i'm modifying it so it looks kind of like the front cover of U2's "The Best Of 1980 - 1990", but with the dates changed to her birthyear and the current year. Going to get it printed on photographic paper and framed for her too. I hope she loves it.

Well, that's all the news i really have right now. I'll be updating new pictures every now and then, like some i did in my Photography class. So stay tuned.

Until next time,

Good Day and Good Night.

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/12870936/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/12870936/ Mon, 07 May 2007 01:59:56 PDT

My parents WERE going to go take me to see Spiderman 3. But they decided we should go tomorrow. The Suspense is killing me!
ALSO! I'm getting a haircut and redye tomorrow! *shock/horror!* I'm getting it cut at the back (so it's as long as the front/sides) and i'm getting it redyed...

...BLUE! My parents said "Do whatever you want! It's your hair! You Only Live Once! Go Crazy!". So yeah, i've chosen BRIGHT blue.

Working on a new image too, hopefully you'll see it by Wednesday. I had KFC on Saturday night, and so i've decided to throw a punch their way. Just for laughs?

Well, better go work on the new image.
Hope to see you around!

]]> ~Ackibear http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/12609074/ http://Ackibear.deviantart.com/journal/12609074/ Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:32:18 PDT It's good to have some time to just sit down, slack around, draw some stuff, and actually upload some pictures. WITH MY DODGY $100 SCANNER.

I guess it also gives me a chance to unzip the 10GB of my files i have ageing in a folder. I mean, 10GB! And i have like, nearly 300 of them. Mostly full albums friends have sent or full Album CATALOGS, with literally EVERYTHING that band has released. I really do, have too much time on my hands... ...guess i should see a movie or something. HINT HINT; WITH THE TURTLES AND THEIR HEADS; IN MY JOURNAL; SINCE THEY'RE DEAD.

New Nine Inch Nails Album TODAY! "Year Zero". Surprisingly enough, they also released the original GarageBand files on the net (WAY before the album was released) letting you make remixes of the songs, how ever you see fit

Well, i'm gonna end this Journal Entry, ON A GOOD NOTE. "Believe, and the Fish Will Come; Out Of You Bum."

Ciao For Now!

]]> ~Ackibear